Comments on: What’s the Difference Between Process Improvement Programs?

By: Chris Anderson

Chris Anderson — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:53:00 +0000

A method improvement program that consists of a time/motion study is something we do in lean too as part of a setup reduction. I would suggest you start with lean. There are many more lean tools than the method improvement program and they apply to different situations. You should pick the right tool for the job to get the best results.

By: Benard Santoso

Benard Santoso — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:50:46 +0000

Hello, My name is Benard and I have a question, What is the difference between process improvement progam (Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen) and method improvement program (Motion and Time Study). Which progam should be implemented first? Thank you

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By: Mages

Mages — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:25:58 +0000

What is the similiarities and contrast another process improvement methodology other than lean siz sigma? Please advice

By: chris

chris — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:25:08 +0000

The third part is about Theory of Constraints (TOC) For Process Improvement.

By: Larry Milam

Larry Milam — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:48:53 +0000

What’s the Difference Between Process Improvement Programs? is the title of 1st of 3 part series. I have part 1 and part 2 dated 10/1/2009, and am trying to get Part Three.

Could you send or direct me to the web.

By: Pete DiSantis

Pete DiSantis — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:05:16 +0000

I believe the similarities outweigh the differences between TQM and Six Sigma. I use a car analogy. TQM is a street model and Six Sigma is the NASCAR.

1. They have the same equipment and methodologies. Everyone brands their process with their own terminology, i.e. DMAIC and PDCA. For crying out loud, it is the same thought process.

2. Six Sigma has a new paint job, license plate and some great sponsors.

3. Six Sigma has a dedicated trained driver, Green/Black Belt. TQM was left to the operating manager, who already had a full time job and a full plate of tasks and responsibilities.

4. TQM drove down the quality road, watching a parallel road of cost reduction. Six Sigma drives down the cost reduction road watching the parallel road of quality and customer satisfaction. TQM was not sexy enough and a bitter pill for some execs. Six Sigma was much easier to swallow.

Thanks,
Pete

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